Life Skills Lesson, Introduction to Life Skills

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Life Skills
WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
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What is the Adult World?

• It is the world we all transition into after high
  school and/or when we turn 18 years old.
• a. Legally, we become
  responsible for ourselves.
• b. We can enter legal contracts.
• c. Treated as adults and have
  adult responsibilities

• Succeeding in the adult world is not easy.

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Why can the Adult World be Difficult?

• It is competitive.
• It requires many skills to support yourself and
  survive.
• It requires housing, food, and a job
• There are many laws and rules to follow.
• It is full of responsibilities, challenges,
  hardships, and hidden dangers.

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What are LIFE SKILLS?

• These are skills that you will need to be
  independent, self-sufficient, and live to your
  full potential in the adult world.

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Why are life skills important?

• Life skills provide you with the knowledge and
  tools required to survive in the adult world.
• The more life skills you develop, the easier it
  will be for you to navigate, cope, and thrive in
  the adult world.

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What are some examples of essential life skills?

• Some examples of life skills are being able to
• prepare meals
• shop for groceries
• budget
• communicate effectively
• problem solve
• organize
• manage your health

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Final Thought

• Just like you wouldnt want to enter the jungle
  without the proper knowledge and skills, you also
  dont want to enter the adult world without being
  prepared and the right tools.
• Learning essential life skills will help you
  succeed in the adult world, which can be a jungle
  sometimes.

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